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Lynns Family History

Lynns Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lynn, Lyons, Lynne, Lynes, Lynds, Wynns, Lynch, Lyon, Linn, Lins

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Where is the Lynns family from?

You can see how Lynns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lynns family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Lynns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Lynns families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lynns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lynns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lynns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Lynns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lynns. 100% of Lynns men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Lynns women worked as a Cook.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Lynns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lynns census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 86 immigration records available for the last name Lynns. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 36 military records available for the last name Lynns. For the veterans among your Lynns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lynns lifespan?

Average Lynns life expectancy in 1966 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lynns ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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